Does the executor of an estate always have to be a family member? Are there other options?

What is a doula? How can a doula help older adults? Katlyn Clifton, a Gerontologist in Sumner County, explains.

If a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, is it possible for them to live out their years in their current home?

Choosing a person to assist you with your financial affairs is a serious matter. Please choose wisely.

Are the older loved ones in your life feeling down during the cold, dark days of winter? Here's how to help them combat the winter blues.

With 10,000 people turning 65 every day, easy access to care is getting more and more difficult. Telehealth is the solution.

A friend of mine told me to call Takacs McGinnis, and it’s some of the best advice I’ve ever received.

If you noticed something a little "off" with elderly loved ones after seeing them over the holidays, here's what you can do.

Every caregiver needs a break, and that's what the Tennessee Respite Coalition is all about.

Discussing finances with elderly loved ones is rarely easy. However, these conversations are essential.

No matter how old you are, talking to your parents about their long-term care needs and finances is just plain uncomfortable for everyone.

Fall. Hospital. Rehab. Repeat. Adverse events that lead to re-hospitalizations among seniors are rising at an alarming rate.

About three months ago, at 2:30 in the afternoon, my phone rang. The dreaded words that I had been preparing myself for happened.

I could see it on my mom’s face when I visited her at the assisted living facility. She was hurt, confused, and frustrated.

What if you were hurting deeply inside but didn’t know how to tell anyone? That's the predicament faced by man with dementia.

Considering what’s at stake, spending a little extra to protect the ones you love is well worth the coin.

Captioned telephones can make life easier for people with hearing loss.

Taking a minute or two every day to inspect your feet and observing a few simple rules can help prevent big problems later.

How can you tell if a senior living community has a positive culture?

Does the loss of driving privileges hasten a senior citizen’s decline?

Can we mend the relationship with life and death? This guest columnist says yes.

Simply creating a trust isn't enough. There's much more to do.

By Wes Wood Traveling, spending time with family, enjoying a hobby, volunteering – these are just some of the many things people say they...

How can you thrive after retirement? This article offers a few thoughts.